Colorado Avalanche Information Center Benefit Saturday November 8th
Nov 05, 2008 · 06:45 PM · permalink
From Dave's Backcountry Ski Blog:
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is in a very tight position this season because of a $25,000 budget shortage. This kind of shortage will cripple backcountry avalanche forecasts in the future causing CAIC to cease spring forecasts and/or possibly close one of their field operation centers. To help ease the shortage, we are designing and running a fundraising event entitled, “The CAIC Benefit Bash.” The CAIC Benefit Bash will be held at THE RIVERWALK CENTER in Breckenridge, CO on November 8th, 2008 starting at 5pm. Our purpose is to help ease financial impacts of the large loss of funding this year, and help the CAIC in continuing to provide a vital recourse [sic] to backcountry enthusiasts. Avalanches kill an average of six people every year in Colorado which accounts for one-third of all avalanche deaths in the United States. The purpose of the CAIC is to minimize the economic and human impact of snow avalanches on the recreation, tourism, and commerce industries. They succeed in achieving their purpose through a dual mission of forecasting and public education. As more and more people venture into the backcountry, it is imperative that we continue to have this resource available.
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